Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments (CAI:PHAR) Beneish M-Score: -1.15 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


CAI:PHAR Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments CAI:PHAR
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What is Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments Beneish M-Score?

Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments CAI:PHAR +0.02% 69 Beneish M-Score is -1.15 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAI:PHAR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of E£59.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Drug Manufacturers companies, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments ranks worse than 91.33% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.15 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:PHAR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.53   Med: -2.01   Max: 4.4
Current: -1.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments was 4.40. The lowest was -4.53. And the median was -2.01.


Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments Beneish M-Score Chart

Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.37 -2.48 -2.06 -1.85 -1.58

Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.58 -2.00 -1.86 -2.02 -1.15

CAI:PHAR vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0703+0.528 * 1.0075+0.404 * 2.1495+0.892 * 1.2767+0.115 * 0.8908
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.827+4.679 * 0.113273-0.327 * 0.9757
=-1.15

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was E£4,279 Mil.
Revenue was 2532.834 + 2547.047 + 2310.834 + 2299.89 = E£9,691 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1073.712 + 1127.193 + 1064.217 + 1051.09 = E£4,316 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£8,947 Mil.
Total Assets was E£18,432 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£8,203 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£141 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£513 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£8,460 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£4,034 Mil.
Net Income was 283.954 + 322.275 + 445.937 + 318.564 = E£1,371 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = E£0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1052.382 + 470.493 + -263.146 + 127.924 = E£-717 Mil.
Total Receivables was E£3,131 Mil.
Revenue was 2138.544 + 2069.943 + 1878.961 + 1503.098 = E£7,591 Mil.
Gross Profit was 845.567 + 924.328 + 957.121 + 679.146 = E£3,406 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£8,127 Mil.
Total Assets was E£15,373 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£6,748 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£103 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£486 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£5,887 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£4,793 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(4278.673 / 9690.605) / (3131.201 / 7590.546)
=0.441528 / 0.412513
=1.0703

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(3406.162 / 7590.546) / (4316.212 / 9690.605)
=0.448737 / 0.445402
=1.0075

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (8947.368 + 8202.834) / 18431.886) / (1 - (8127.276 + 6748.363) / 15372.957)
=0.069536 / 0.03235
=2.1495

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=9690.605 / 7590.546
=1.2767

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(102.812 / (102.812 + 6748.363)) / (140.55 / (140.55 + 8202.834))
=0.015006 / 0.016846
=0.8908

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(513.343 / 9690.605) / (486.215 / 7590.546)
=0.052973 / 0.064055
=0.827

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((4033.703 + 8459.844) / 18431.886) / ((4792.835 + 5886.708) / 15372.957)
=0.677822 / 0.694697
=0.9757

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(1370.73 - 0 - -717.111) / 18431.886
=0.113273

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments has a M-score of -1.15 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.15 mean?
Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments (CAI:PHAR) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.15 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments ranks #832 out of 911 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments' Beneish M-Score too high?
Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments' current Beneish M-Score is -1.15. Based on the distribution chart, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments ranks #832 out of 911 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments' Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments ranks #832 out of 911 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments and its competitors. Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments's current Beneish M-Score is -1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments (CAI:PHAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£59.67, compared to a current price of E£88.50 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.15. Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments (CAI:PHAR), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.15 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments (CAI:PHAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£88.50 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£59.67. GuruFocus considers Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:PHAR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.15
  • GF Value™: E£59.67 vs. price of E£88.50 (48.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:PHAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments Business Description

Address 1st Industrial Zone B1, EIPICO, Tenth of Ramadan City, EGY
Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Investments is an Egypt based company pharmaceutical generic drugs. It holds license agreements with a group of pharmaceutical companies to produce their products locally and replace the imported ones. The company produces dosage forms, Spansule capsules, Antibiotics, Lyophilized Products. It exports its products to African, Asian and East European and Latin American Countries.
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